Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,004 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
A sticky, sweet-tasting liquid from plant oils or fats. Draws water into skin and keeps formulas from drying out.
What it does
Contains Glycerin: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: oral-care
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Glycerin: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34040, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as glycerol, glycerolum, vegetable glycerin and vegetable glycerine.
Products that contain Glycerin
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · 8.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Tropical Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Catrice
True Skin High Cover Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
True Stain Liquid Lip Liner-014 Kinda Nude
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rare Beauty
True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Black Opal
True Tone Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Whipped Cleansing Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
TULA bedtime bright
10000 · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tula
Tula bright start
10000 · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
10000 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
TULA sun protection measures
10000 · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Himalaya Botanique
Turmeric + Coconut Oil Whitening Antiplaque Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Turmeric + Vitamin C Enlighten Serum
Serum · 1.1 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kora Organics
Turmeric Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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